Ayurvedic branches

Ayurvedic Studies and specialization are characterized by The School of Surgeons (Dhanvantari) and School of Physicians (Atreya). Ayurvedic Studies are categorized into eight branches as below:

Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine) – Kaya (Body) is referred to as not just the gross body, but also the subtle body, according to Ayurvedic texts. Kayachikitsa recognizes that human body is a product of psychosomatic interactions, and that diseases are caused due to imbalances of the doshas (Vata, pitta and kapha), or sometimes by the dhatu (body tissues), mala (Toxin deposits) and sometimes by the mind. Hence this branch of alternative medicine, delves deep into finding out the root cause of illness, and then recommending a suitable treatment for balancing the mind and body. Kayachikitsa always provides an opportunity to stop disease at every stage, without its full manifestation. Panchakarma, is one of the significant treatments of Kayachikitsa.

Shalya Tantra (Surgery) – In contrast to modern concepts, surgery was practiced byAyurveda in ancient India, and Shalya Tantra is a significant branch of Ayurveda. Ancient Sage-physician Susruta, in his text, Susruta Samhita, mentions sophisticated surgical methods that were practiced in India. It deals with surgical methods adopted for dealing with tumors, bone fractures, external and internal injuries, pregnancy complications and obstruction in intestinal loop. The instruments adopted included those in wood, stone and other natural materials.  Shalya Tantra was well-accepted due to the quick relief, rather than the slow recovery through herbal medicines. Even the best known ancient Ayurvedic physician, Charaka, recommended Shalya Tantra for treating certain diseases such as hemorrhoids.

Shalakya Tantra (Ophtamology, ENT) – This branch of Ayurveda deals with prognosis, diagnosis, prevention, etiology and treatment of ear, nose, throat, eye and head. This branch is so named, due to the excessive use of ‘shalaka’ which refers to a probe or a rod. This branch discusses about seventy two diseases pertaining to the eye. He also refers to various drug therapies such as glaucoma, conjunctivitis, ear diseases, nose, throat, pterygium, auroplasty and rhinoplasty. It also has simple home remedies for minor problems pertaining to mouth ulcers, migraine, eye drynessetc.

Agada Tantra (Toxicology) – Agada Tantra refers to various methods of removing toxins from the body, as well as antidotes for poisons. This branch deals with a various natural toxins resulting from wild lives such as insects, animals or birds, herbs, plants, vegetables, artificial poisons, minerals, and water and air pollution. Agada Tantra describes the disadvantages of bad food habits and drugs that lead to chronic poisoning symptoms.  This branch also provides information regarding the accurate dosages of poisons after which they are considered fatal.

Kaumarabhritya (Paediatrics) – This branch provides a comprehensive knowledge about prenatal and postnatal care, and gynecology. Kaumarabhritya takes into consideration the physical and mental state of the mother, which has direct association with the child. It recommends a particular regimen of diet, nutrition and conduct forpregnant woman, and is so advanced that even years ago, the growth and progress of the foetus is described in detail. Apart from dealing with infertility problems, its causes and treatment, this also mentions about the method to deal with various disorders ofchild health, such as teething disorder, rickets or gastrointestinal diseases.

Vajikarana (Science of Aphrodisiac) – This branch of Ayurvedic studies, describes the art of producing a healthy offspring, for betterment of society. Therefore, this branch deals with issues such as infertility, conditions relating to shukra dhathu or crucial reproductive fluids of the body. This branch prescribes effective formulations to provide nutrition, and enhance the quality of body fluids, and emphasizes in leading a disciplined life. This branch of Ayurveda, highlights that celibacy is necessary for good health, as it increases memory, intellect and will power, in addition to maintaining a healthy body. As Shukra datu, is directly associated with body immunity, Vajikarana, prescribes the use of aphrodisiacs and tonics for enhancing reproductive capabilities.

Bhuta Vidya (Psychiatry) – This branch specifically deals with diseases of mind, which is caused by super natural forces. Different explanations are provided for the word “Bhuta”. While some refer to it as ghosts or bad spirits that cause abnormal psychological condition, others say it represents bacteria or viruses. It is also believed that the past karma, is the cause of such diseases, and hence Ayurveda does not have a direct explanation in terms of Tridosha. Bhuta Vidya explains that in most cases, illness is caused by mental disturbance when tarnas (ignorance) and rajas (passion) are the main factors. It refers to use of disinfectant plants ‘graha vidya dravva’ for fumigation, to keep the atmosphere germ free. It also recommends pranayama and meditation to soothe psychological disturbances.

Rasayana (Science of Rejuvenation) – This particular branch of Ayurveda, concentrates on “rasayana therapy”, which helps in increasing the immunity of a person and in enhancing ojas (life force) through regeneration of body cells and tissues. Rasayana is considered a therapeutic process to defer old age. Rasayana refers to augmentation of rasa (the crucial fluid produced during food digestion). Ayurveda considers rasa, as the body fluid which sustains life, and hence considers Rasayana as a method of treatment through which rasa is balanced in the body.

Another suggestion of rasa in Ayurveda is that it is the herbal medicine which retains the health and life of an individual, increasing his body and mental vigor. Hence rasayanas made from herbs and medicinal plants such as haritaki, amalaki etc are used since ancient days in giving disease free, long life to individuals. Another aim of this branch of Ayurvedic studies is to balance tridoshas. Hence this branch mentions thepreparations of herbal oils, meditative practices, Pranayama and meditation to attain mind and body healing.

Vd.Sushant Shashikant Patil

Vidyanagar, Bhusawal road,

Faizpur425503

Tal- yawal

Dist- jalgaon

 Maharashtra

9860431004

Hair Problems

How do you keep the natural look of your hair? Your hair is an important part of your beauty. Proper care should be taken to influence the healthy grow of hair. Dandruff, thinning hair, balding, premature graying, split ends these are the causes of hair spoiling. Here are some herbal remedies for healthy and shiny hair:-

Homemade Remedies for Dandruff:

1. Mix a tablespoon of neem oil or coconut oil with the same quantity of castor oil and mustard oil. Massage this oil mixture on your scalp every night and wash with a natural shampoo on the next day.

Herbal Tips for Shiny Hair:

1. Make a paste of eight strawberries and one tablespoon of mayonnaise. Massage this into wet hair. Wrap your hair with a shower cap and then a warm towel. Leave it for fifteen minutes. Lastly rinse with herbal shampoo and apply conditioner. You can use it as an effective hair mask which will give you a wealthy shiny hair.

2. Mix one tablespoon of honey into four cups of tepid water. Washyour hair with neem based shampoo; decant this concoction through your hair. Don’t wash; let it dry as normal way.

Herbal Remedies for Premature graying of Hair:

1. Take two tablespoons of henna powder, one tablespoon of yogurt, one tablespoon of fenugreek seed, one tablespoon of coffee, two tablespoon of mint juice and two tablespoons of basil juice. Combined the ingredients and make a paste. Apply this mixture on your hair. Leave it for two to three hours and wash with herbal shampoo.

Herbal Tips for Hair Loss:

1. An herbal remedy to reduce hair loss is prepared with the garlic juice of three flakes of garlic and four crush peppercorns into the 50 ml of heated coconut oil. Let the oil cool and massage it into the hair in regular basis. It’s very useful for hair growth.

2. To stop hair losses apply an easy process. Boiled fresh neem leaves in water. Cool it and wash your hair through it in daily basis.

3. Mix up 20 ml olive oil with one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Make a soft paste. Apply this paste on the scalp and wash it off with tepid water after half an hour. Try out this twice a week for a month. It helps to reduce hair fall.

At last but not least, never forget tHow do you keep the natural look of your hair? Your hair is an important part of your beauty. Proper care should be taken to influence the healthy grow of hair. Dandruff, thinning hair, balding, premature graying, split ends these are the causes of hair spoiling. Here are some herbal remedies for healthy and shiny hair:-

Homemade Remedies for Dandruff:

1. Mix a tablespoon of neem oil or coconut oil with the same quantity of castor oil and mustard oil. Massage this oil mixture on your scalp every night and wash with a natural shampoo on the next day.

Herbal Tips for Shiny Hair:

1. Make a paste of eight strawberries and one tablespoon of mayonnaise. Massage this into wet hair. Wrap your hair with a shower cap and then a warm towel. Leave it for fifteen minutes. Lastly rinse with herbal shampoo and apply conditioner. You can use it as an effective hair mask which will give you a wealthy shiny hair.

2. Mix one tablespoon of honey into four cups of tepid water. Washyour hair with neem based shampoo; decant this concoction through your hair. Don’t wash; let it dry as normal way.

Herbal Remedies for Premature graying of Hair:

1. Take two tablespoons of henna powder, one tablespoon of yogurt, one tablespoon of fenugreek seed, one tablespoon of coffee, two tablespoon of mint juice and two tablespoons of basil juice. Combined the ingredients and make a paste. Apply this mixture on your hair. Leave it for two to three hours and wash with herbal shampoo.

Herbal Tips for Hair Loss:

1. An herbal remedy to reduce hair loss is prepared with the garlic juice of three flakes of garlic and four crush peppercorns into the 50 ml of heated coconut oil. Let the oil cool and massage it into the hair in regular basis. It’s very useful for hair growth.

2. To stop hair losses apply an easy process. Boiled fresh neem leaves in water. Cool it and wash your hair through it in daily basis.

3. Mix up 20 ml olive oil with one teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Make a soft paste. Apply this paste on the scalp and wash it off with tepid water after half an hour. Try out this twice a week for a month. It helps to reduce hair fall.

At last but not least, never forget to brush your hair before shampooing in every time. It’s the first step to a hair care routine. Don’t brush hair when it damp.

Drink plenty of water and follow proper diet. Vitamin B, C, A, K and E are very essential for hair. Vitamin A works especially for hair which is found in green vegetables and yellow color fruits. Vitamin B increases the thickness of hair and provides shine to the hair. Be sure that all these vitamins are included in your diet. Try to avoid spicy food and take more vegetables, salads, fruits, milk, Soya beans, butter milk, proteins, wheat germ and nuts.

o brush your hair before shampooing in every time. It’s the first step to a hair care routine. Don’t brush hair when it damp.

Drink plenty of water and follow proper diet. Vitamin B, C, A, K and E are very essential for hair. Vitamin A works especially for hair which is found in green vegetables and yellow color fruits. Vitamin B increases the thickness of hair and provides shine to the hair. Be sure that all these vitamins are included in your diet. Try to avoid spicy food and take more vegetables, salads, fruits, milk, Soya beans, butter milk, proteins, wheat germ and nuts.

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Sthaulya

The chief cause of obesity or overweight is often overeating, irregular eating habits and not following the rules of eating such as improper mixing of food items in one meal.

In ayurveda, Charak Samhita describes eight different types of bodies that are disease prone. Out of these, the obese body is described as the one afflicted with the most diseases and troubles. Obesity is the condition or physical state of the body when excessive deposition of fat takes place in the adipose tissue.

Extra fat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and the joints such as the hips, knees and ankles and thus, overweight people are susceptible to several diseases like coronary thrombosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver and gall bladder disorders.

To decrease weight and get rid of obesity three things must be kept in mind:

• • Controlling eating habits.
• • Regular exercise.
• • Avoiding the causes of weight gain

Diet recommended to lose weight

Early morning

• • Juice of half a lemon mixed in a glass of warm water and a teaspoon of honey.
Breakfast
• • Wheat or Mung bean sprouts and a cup of skimmed milk.
  
  
Midmorning
• • A glass of orange, pineapple or carrot juice.
  
  
Lunch

• • Salad of raw vegetables such as carrot, beet, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes. Steamed or boiled vegetables
• • Whole grain bread or whole wheat chapatis (Indian bread) and a glass of buttermilk.
• • Roasted cumin seeds, green coriander leaves, a little salt and some grated ginger mixed in the buttermilk.
Mid-afternoon
• • Coconut water
• • Dry fruits
• • Lemon tea
• • Fresh vegetable soup
Dinner
• • Whole grain bread or chapatis
• • Steamed vegetables
• • Seasonal fruits except banana and apple.

Home Remedies for Losing Weight

• • Increase the quantity of fruits and vegetables and low calorie foods.
• • Avoid intake of too much salt as it may be a factor for increasing body weight.
• • Milk products like cheese, butter etc. and non-vegetarian foods should be avoided as they are rich in fat.
• • Mint is very beneficial in losing weight. A chutney of green mint with some simple spices can be taken with meals. Mint tea also helps.
• • Spices like dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing weight and can be used in a number of ways.
• • Regular intake of carrot juice.
• • Avoid rice and potato, which contain a lot of carbohydrates. Among cereals wheat is good.
• • Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful in loosing weight.
• • Honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body allowing it to be utilized as energy for normal functions.
  
  Dosage: One should start with small quantity of about 10 grams or a tablespoon, taken with hot water early in the morning. A teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice may also be added.
• • Fasting on honey and lime- juice is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without the loss of energy and appetite. For this, mix one teaspoon of fresh honey with the juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm water.
  
  Dosage: Take several times a day at regular intervals.
• • Raw or cooked cabbage inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction.
• • Exercise is an important part of any weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored in body as fat.
• • Walking is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming or rowing.
• • The gum of Commiphora Mukul called 'guggulu' is the drug of choice for the treatment of obesity.

Preparation of Home Remedies

According to ayurveda home remedies are prepared in the same way and with the same purpose as other ayurvedic medicines. The main aim is to obtain the maximum therapeutic benefit while making it palatable. Some common methods of preparing home remedies are:
• • Juice
  The juice may be taken from the fresh leaves, flowers or stems of the herb. The part of the herb used should be crushed or ground in a mortar and pestle, to make a paste. This paste should be put in a piece of cloth and squeezed to take out the juice.
  Dosage: One to two tablespoons twice a day.
  
  
• • Powder
  Dried herbs are used for powders. The herbs are usually dried in a cool, shady and well-ventilated place, although some herbs are dried in direct sunlight. The herbs are then ground into a fine powder and stored in a dry, airtight bottle. The powder may be taken with water, or if specified, with milk or honey.
  Dosage: Half to one teaspoon twice a day
  
  
• • Decoction
  A decoction is prepared by boiling the herb in water (ratio: 1 part herb to 16 parts water). The herbs are broken into pieces and soaked in water overnight. This mixture is then boiled until it reduces to one quarter of the original volume. It is then filtered and stored in a glass bottle.
  Dosage: One to two tablespoons twice a day.
  
  
• • Infusion
  Herbs are soaked in water to make an infusion (ratio: 1 part herb to 8 parts water). Hot infusions result from adding herbs to hot water, or gently heating but not boiling the mixture. This is strained and taken internally. Herbal teas are forms of hot infusions. Cold infusions are made from soaking the herb overnight. Honey can be added.
  Dosage: half to one cup once or twice day.
  
  
• • Paste
  A paste can be made from either fresh or dried herbs. The flowers, roots, stems, leaves or bark are ground and mixed with water. Pastes are mainly used for external application, in cases of cuts, burns and swellings. The paste should be thick enough to be applied in a layer to the skin.
  
  
• • Tablets
  The herbs should be first dried separately and then mixed together in a powder form, in fixed proportions. Water or herbal juice can be added to this powder to make a paste, from which tablets of a specific size or weight are made. Tablets remain potent longer than juices, powders, pastes or decoctions.
  Dosage: 1 or 2 tablets twice a day.
  
  
• • Medicated ghee and oil
  Ghee is cooked with herbal juices, decoctions or pastes. The ghee should be heated with the herbal mixture at a moderate, controlled temperature. High temperatures can easily burn the ghee or oil, destroying its effectiveness. Medicated ghee and oils are either used internally or massaged externally.
  
  Dosage: Half to one tablespoon.

Vd.Sushant Shashikant Patil

Vidyanagar, Bhusawal road,

Faizpur425503

Tal- yawal

Dist- jalgaon

                                     Maharashtra

                                 9860431004

Acne

Are you tired of a huge pink dot on the end of your nose. You detest the glimpse of whiteheads sprouting under your bottom lip. You don't like this at all and want toget rid of acne. So lets understand the causes of acne.

Acne may be the scourge of the adolscent years, but it can follow some people into middle age and beyond.” Women can have flare-ups at 25 or 35 years old and even older.

Acne is really a catchall term for a variety of symptoms such as pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads. “It's a condition where the pores of the skin become clogged and the person gets inflamed and non inflamed lesions.”

So what's the cause of all the clogging?

“Chocolate doesn't cause acne.” “Dirty hair or skin doesn't cause it. Sex, either too much of it or a lack of it, doesn't cause it either.”

So what does? Heredity- at least for the most part.
“Acne is genetic; it tends to run in families. It is an inherited defect of your pores.”

If both of your parent had acne, three out of four of your brothers and sisters will get it, too. But if your sister is pimple-free while your face is a war zone, be aware that other factors can aggravate an acne outbreak.

“Stress, sun exposure, seasonal changes, and climate can precipitate an acne attack.” Certain types of makeup and taking birth control pills can also cause a breakout.

“Working women are especially vulnerable as they are prone to lots of stress, plus they tend to wear makeup a lot.”
So here's some natural remedies, keeping in mind those who need to get rid of acne, the most.

Change your Makeup
Makeup is the major factor in acne outbreaks. “Oil-based makeup is the problem.” The oil is usually a derivative of fatty acids that are more potent than your own fatty acids. Use a non-oil-based makeup if you are prone to acne.

Read the Labels
Cosmetic products that contain lanolins, iso-propyl myristate, sodium lauryl sulfate, laureth-4, and D & C red dyes should also be avoided as these ingredients are too rich for the skin.

Rinse your Face
“Wash your makeup off thoroughly every night.” “Use a mild soap twice a day and make sure you rinse the soap entirely off your face. Rinsing six or seven times with fresh rose water should do it.”

Stay out of the Sun.
Acne medications may cause adverse reactions to the sun. Minimize exposure to sunlight, infrared heat lamps, and sunscreens.

Scrub that skin.
Cleanse your skin thoroughly every time with some good herbal scrubbers followed by a good toner. These days there are lot of herbal and organic range available, but if you have time then you can try some natural tips like the oatmeal which cleanses pores by absorbing oil and exfoliates the skin. Honey eases application and serves as a skin toner.
Know more about benefits of honey
Soothe your skin.
After cleansing use a good astringent & a toner to soothe your skin. Lemon juice is a natural astringent and mild antibacterial agent. Rose petals, from which rose water is made, also have antibacterial properties. It is a also a skin toner and helps to mitigate the rather harsh, acidic quality of straight lemon juice.
Use natural home remedies acne treatment packs.

1. Make a thicker paste out of baking soda and water. Apply to face for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Follow up with a light moisturizer.
2. Make orange peel paste by grinding it in some water. Apply on and around pimples.
3. Rub garlic on and around pimples.
4. Apply fresh mint juice over the face every night.
5. Pulverize 1/3 cup uncooked oats and then add ¼ cup of water. When it becomes the consistency of paste, add approximately 1/4 cup honey and mix thoroughly and allow to cool then apply on the pimples for 10-20 minutes. Do not leave it on too long or it will become difficult to remove. You can also try oatmeal, yogurt and sour cream with a few drops of lemon juice. These ingredients are mixed together and applied on affected areas for 15 minutes and then rinsed with water.
6. Apply fresh lime juice mixed to a glass of boiled milk as a face wash
7. Lemon juice and rose water acne treatment. Mix equal parts lemon juice and rose water. Apply directly to skin. You might feel an initial sting from the lemon juice. Rinse after 15-30 minutes. Be careful of exposing your skin to direct sunlight if you have been using lemon juice on your face. Also, though a strong reaction is unlikely, do not continue this treatment if it irritates your skin.
8. For acne scars, “Tomato is known to remove acne scars”. You can easily get tomatoes from your kitchen and slice it. Apply the tomato slices to your scars. Regular application of tomato slices on your scars can visibly give you excellent results. Another technique frequently used to get rid of acne scars is rubbing ice cubes against the pimples to reduce inflammation and slowly erase the scars.

Try herbs to cure your acne naturally.

Aloevera for Acne
There are hundreds of varieties of aloe that grow all over the world. Most have medicinal properties. However, it is aloe barbadensis that is known as aloe vera, the species with the most value as a natural remedy. Transparent gel from the pulp of the meaty leaves of Aloe vera has been used topically for thousands of years to treat wounds, skin infections, burns, etc. Use aloe vera juice on the pimples daily morning and night or as long as necessary (perhaps five months or longer). It is also a natural antibiotic

Mint for Acne
M. balsamea (peppermint) Peppermint is preferable to spearmint as a medicinal herb because it contains menthol which is a natural analgesic and anti-inflammatory.

• • Take a handful of mint (pudina) leaves and crush them thoroughly with a mortar and pestle.
• • Rub the leaves and juice on affected skin and leave for 5-10 minutes.
• • Rinse with cold water.
• • Repeat as often as desired to alleviate pain and inflammation.

Note: Do not continue this acne treatment if it irritates your skin.
Other important antibacterial herbs are:
Pudina
Punica Granatum

To know more about herbs and their benefits
Acne Diet, some important Do's & Don'ts
Do's

• • Drink six glasses of water every day.
• • Five daily servings of fresh red/orange/yellow vegetables and fruits.
• • Each day have one tablespoon of mixed fresh seeds, e.g. pumpkin, sunflower, sesame or ground hemp/linseed. (Learn Health Benefits of Sesame, Rapeseed, Linseed & Groundnut)
• • Eat plenty of whole grains, root vegetables, lentils and beans. Include some soya, and sprouted seeds.
• • Limit intake of foods made from wheat, oats, rye, etc. to one or two portions each day.
• • Yoghurt: Have low-fat, live, organic yoghurt.
• • Limit vegetable oils to a little olive oil and/or cold pressed sunflower or other oils.
• • Prefer fish and chicken over red meat and avoid excessive oil.
• • Switch to organic foods
• • Switch from dairy products to alternatives like Soya, milk and tofu.
• • Restrict tea to not more than two cups a day.
• • Avoid completely or limit your alcohol intake.

Don'ts

• • Avoid sugar and sweets
• • Don't have foods containing white flour, such as bread, biscuits, cakes, pastries and pasta.
• • Avoid canned, preserved or processed foods.
• • Don't have fried foods. Boil, steam, bake or lightly grill them instead.
• • Avoid fatty foods like butter, cream and ice cream.
• • Don't have processed foods as most of them contain trans-fats.
• Avoid smoking

Male Impotence

Male impotence is the inability for sexual intercourse due to one of the many reasons including erectile dysfunction and inability to ejaculate semen. Erectile dysfunction affects more than 40 million men each year in US. Most of the men in their 40s experience this problem but it is short lived. In case the problem of impotence, low sexual drive and premature ejaculation persists for a longer period of time then you must visit your doctor.

Male Impotence Symptoms (Erectile Dysfunction)

Not to maintain the erection or no erection at all is the main male impotence symptom. Although this condition occurs in every male's life at one or other point of time but if this condition is prevalent for more than 25% of your sexual activity time then for sure it is the male impotence symptom. Because of this there is an inability to complete the sexual intercourse. Other symptoms of erectile dysfunctions:

• • Erectile dysfunction
• • Low sexual drive
• • Premature ejaculation
• • Failure to reach orgasm

Apart from these there are many associated symptoms of male impotence that include harshness in relationship, social withdrawal, low self esteem and stress. The stress can further leads to other problems life blood pressure, diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases.

Causes of Male Impotence

Erection of the penis occurs because of more blood flow in the blood vessels of the penis. The blood vessels enlarges in that area making it in erectile position. This begins with the nerve impulses from the brain, then to spinal cord and lastly to the area surrounding penis. With sexual activities, these nerve impulses started to work and then the fibrous tissue, muscles and veins responds to that stimulus causing the penis to erect. But if these signals are disrupted then the male impotence or erectile dysfunction occurs.

• • In other cases the male impotence can be because of some disease like diabetes, sclerosis, chronic alcoholism, neural disorder and kidney disease.
• • Any recent surgery can also cause the impotency in male.
• • Injury to the area close to penis, spinal cord, pelvis and bladder may also lead to erectile dysfunction.
• • Some of the prescription drugs that affect the nervous system can cause male impotence. Most commonly this include tranquilizers, antidepressant and blood pressure medicines.
• • Enlarged prostrate gland, infection or cancer of prostrate gland can lead to the male impotence.

Ways to Diagnose Male Impotence and Low Sexual Drive

Visit you physician if you think that you are suffering from male impotence and premature ejaculation. You will have to go through series of tests and exams for the proper diagnoses of the problem. For this your medical as well as sexual history will be studied and checked. Be sure to tell your physician the details associated with the problem irrespect to your embarrassment that for sure you will feel. To diagnose erectile dysfunction your medical conditions will also be checked. One out of every four men who suffer from male impotence, drug interference is the main cause of the problem.

You will have to undergo a physical examination. It is possible that your penis does not respond to touch. If this is the case then there is a problem with nervous system. Apart from this there can be harmonal problem that are visible from the other characteristics like breast enlargement and hair problem. In this case the problem lies with the endocrine system.

You may have Peyronie's disease in which the penis bends to one side or slightly curved leading to erectile dysfunction.

Apart from this to diagnose male impotence, low sexual drive and premature ejaculation series of test are done that include blood count level, urine test, liver enzymes, and creatinine measurements.

It is quiet possible that there is no physiological reason for this problem and you may be suffering from psychological problem. For this also main cause of the problem is discovered and the actual cause of male impotence is discovered. To reach at the root cause your sexual partner may also be interviewed by your physician.

Male Impotence Home Remedies

Eating balanced diet, non smoking, doing regular exercise, not consuming too much alcohol, taking proper rest and sleep and not taking medicine without a reason can solve much of the problem.

• • Garlic has extraordinary ability and very beneficial for treating male impotence and low sexual drive. It has dramatic aphrodisiac affect. Chew two to three cloves of raw garlic daily.
• • If you can find the white variety of onions then eat these to strengthen your reproductory organs and for more libido. It is also an aphrodisiac food.
• • To increase the sexual stamina consume 150 gm of carrot. Chop the carrots and have a half boiled egg and a tablespoon of honey daily for a month to cure male impotence in ayurvedic way.
• • In ancient Indian literature importance of lady' finger for forever sexual vigour has been mentioned clearly. A person should take five to ten grams of root powder of lady's finger with a glass of milk along with two tablespoon of finely grounded mishri.
• • To cure premature ejaculation and male impotence take one tablespoon of ginger juice with half boiled egg and honey at night before going to bed daily for a month.
• • Restore your sexual vigour with black raisins Boil these in milk. Eat this and consume milk after this. Start taking 30 gm of raisins and 200 mil of milk three times a day. The quantity of raisins should increase to 50 gm.

Ayurvedic Treatments of Male Impotency

• • Get vigorous full body massage. It is highly beneficial for muscular and nervous system.
• • Take cold hip bath in morning and evening. This will stimulate the pelvic region that controls the nerves of genital organs.
• • Apart from this exercise, balanced diet intake, fresh air are highly recommended to treat male impotence.

Yoga

• • Dhanurasana
• • Sarvangasana
• • Halasana
• http://www.ayurveda-herbal-remedy.com/mens-health/impotence.html 

Natural Breast Enlargement

Herbal breast enlargement is gaining popularity as many problems and pains are associated with breast augmentation that is also called augumentation mammaplasty. If you are a female with small breast and all the time feeling embarrassed and shy then do not worry further. First because small or large breast is just the body form and there is nothing wrong from the biological point of view till you do not have any other problem associated with the size. Secondly if you still want to have large breast size then an old age ayurveda has the solution for small breast. In this breast enlargement is done with the intake of certain herbs rather than painful surgery.

Breasts consist of fat globules and fibrous tissues with no muscular tissues. Pectoral muscles keep them firmly held between the rib cage. If your muscles are in good shape then you will have good cleavage and lift.

In herbal breast enlargement massage, taking herbal medicines and pills or having the herbal extract is done. Many herbs like fenugreek, fennel seed, dandelion root, watercress and kelp can be taken to increase the breast size. These herbs causes the growth of tissue that results in the more fuller breasts. The effect of herbs vary from women to women but for sure natural breast enlargement is far better than the breast augumentation. Along with breast enlargement these herbs also make PMS and menopause easy.

Causes for Small Breast

If you have small breast then there is nothing wrong in this. It is just the pressure from the society and your inner self that forces you to go for the breast enlargement. The size of the breast is defined by the fat deposition and its distribution. Genes also play vital role in the size of the breast. Also in some women the estrogen level is low and there is a higher level of male harmone that causes the small breasts. So as such there is no cause of small breast as this is not a disease or disorder. It is just the way you have been made.

Ayurvedic Tips for Breast Enlargement

There are various herbs in ayurveda that promotes the breast enlargement and make these proportionate to your body. Here we are discussing some of the ayurvedic tips for breast enlargement and use of particular herbs to get that.

• • Massage your breast with Til or sesame oil that is made from the sesame seeds. Sesame oil is rich in calcium, iron, phosphorous and protein. It can also be included in daily diet. You can also massage your breast with proper ayurvedic cream. This will result in more softer and supple breasts. You can massage your breast twice a day to get better result. It is slow but safe method. While massaging do not apply too much pressure as this can harm you more than giving benefits. Better to hire the services of professional breast masseurs.
• • Eat food such as chicken head soup and carrot that are rich in estrogen. This will help you to have natural breast enlargement.
• • Eat maximum green vegetables and home cooked food
• • Drink lots of water

Home Remedies for Natural Breast Enlargement

• • Fenugreek is an herbs that is associated with breast enlargement. It can also be taken to increase the amount of milk in lactating mother. The chemical constituent in fenugreek stimulate the breast enlarging harmones leading to size growth.
• • Lady's mantle (Botanical neme: Alchemilla vulgaris is a highly effective herb for breast enlargement. Consumption of Lady's mantle increases the blood circulation in local tissues through its astringent properties. With this the fat deposits increases. This in turn results in the enlargement of breast. Also the sagging or breast is greatly reduced leading to very attractive and proportionate breasts.
• • Radish has astringent properties that enhances the blood supply to the local tissue. Its intake leads to the balanced distribution of fat in the body
• • Consume fennel seeds as these act like estrogen dose in the body. These are also given to the breastfeeding mother in increase the amount of milk. Also fennel helps in regularizing the menstruation. Most of the breast enlarging pills contain fennel.
• • Soy or soya bean that is also called Glycine soja is rich source vegetarian protein. Consume this for better result.
• • One must incorporate a slice of papaya every day in the diet as it is rich in cancer fighting lycopene. Also some studies have found that it halts breast cancer. Also eating papaya after a meal helps in digestion, and prevents bloating, gas production, and indigestion.
• • Tricticum vulgare is a popular wheat germ oil that regulates blood supply to the breast making it more fuller in appearance. Tricticum vulagre also helps in having the soft and supple skin around the breast.

Exercises for Natural Breast Enlargement

Some special chest exercises can help you to increase the size of the breasts. With exercise there is not change in the fat of the breast from which these are made but with exercise the pectoral muscles that hold the breast can improve. This will result in the proper form of the breast so its appearance will change. Surya Namaskara, Stabdhasana, Sahaj Stabdhasana, Vrikshasana are few to name yoga asna that can help in improving the size of the breast. 

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Prakruti

Doshas are the 3 energies that govern the body; Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

At conception, we were created with a unique blend of the 5 great elements (ether, air, fire, water, earth).
That unique blend is called our Prakruti or Individual Body Constitution.
Our Prakruti is a combination of the Three Doshas vata (ether + air), pitta (fire + water), and kapha (water + earth). Since Prakruti is made of the 3 Doshas, knowing what your Dosha(s) is, is key to maintaining your health.




Once we know what Doshas are dominant in us, we know what our balanced state should be. This is extremely important because with this knowledge we are able to notice when the body goes out of balance AND we know how to bring it back to balance. Since we are little beings of nature and are made of the same 5 elements, we can use the opposite elements to bring us back to balance.


As per Ayurved, like increases like, therefore too much “like” will cause aggravations that could lead to disease.



For example, if you are a Pitta person (who naturally has more heat) and you are eating spicy foods in the hot summer, your Pitta Dosha will increase and could create heartburn or maybe a skin rash (heating diseases). To balance it, you would use the opposite qualities by eat cooling foods and cooling drinks.


Another example would be a Vata person eating salads in the fall/winter. The cold and dry qualities increase of the salad increase the cold and dry qualities of Vata, thus increasing Vata Dosha which causes disorders like anxiety, dry skin, constipation, etc., To keep Vata balanced, keeping warm and moist in fall/winter is their best bet.


An example of excess Kapha would be eating curd or yogurt in the spring. Kapha is sticky, wet and heavy, So when the weather is sticky, wet and heavy, and the curd or yogurt has the same qualities, you get increased Kapha Dosha. It creates imbalances like chest congestion (mucus), allergies, lethargy. To cut through Kapha and get it moving, have warm and spicy liquids.






So basically disease is caused by the body going out of  harmony span with it’s natural state, when we know what that natural state is, we have the ability to keep ourselves free of disease. Take the test to find out your dosha, whether you are Vata, Pitta, Kapha or any combination of the three. Once you know, you can make decisions accordingly to keep your body, mind, and soul totally balanced and healthy.





To determine your Prakruti (Body Constitution)
  
Choose answers based on the state of your natural being throughout your life.

The focus is you, the real you, not what happens to be true recently, nor what you wish to be. You may float between two answers and in that case, pick both. Add up the totals for each v, p, and k at the end.
The test will tell you if you are Vata, Pitta, Kapha or any combination of the three.




1. Physique
v) I am a slender person and I hardly gain weight.
p) I am medium build.
k) I am well built and I gain weight no matter what I do.

2. Skin
v) My skin is dry, thin, and itches often.
p) My skin looks flushed; I have lots of moles and freckles on my body.
k) My skin is smooth and soft, it looks pale sometimes.

3. Hair
v) My hair is dry, thin and brittle.
p) My hair is neither dry nor oily (men, receding hairline).
k) My hair is thick, full, lustrous, and slightly oily.

4. Face
v) My face is oval.
p) My face is triangular (pointed chin, prominent jaw line).
k) My face is round.

5. Eyes
v) My eyes are small; they feel dry often and have a bit of dullness (usually brown).
p) My eyes are medium in shape; sharp & penetrating (usually blue).
k) My eyes are big and round in shape, full eyelashes.

6. Hands
v) My hands are generally dry, rough; slender fingers; dry nails.
p) My hands are generally moist, pink; medium fingers; soft nails.
k) My hands are generally firm, thick; thick fingers; strong & smooth nails.

7. Joints
v) My joints are small, prominent bones, and often crack.
p) My joints are medium and loose.
k) My joints are large, sturdy, with lots of muscle surrounding.

8. Activities
v) I am a very active person (always on the go, mind constantly thinking).
p) I like to think before I do anything.
k) I am steady and graceful (I don’t like to rush).

9. Actions
v) I walk fast and talk fast.
p) My actions are very thoughtful and precise.
k) I like a slower pace and I take my time to accomplish things.

10. Sleep
v) I do not sleep soundly at night. I tend to toss and turn. I wake up early in the morning.
p) I am a light sleeper but if something wakes me up, I can go back to sleep easily.
k) I am a heavy sleeper. Early to bed and early to rise.

11. Appetite
v) Varies, sometimes I feel hungry, sometimes not, I feel anxious if I don’t eat.
p) I always feel hungry. If I don’t eat I get irritable and angry.
k) I don’t feel very hungry. I can go without food easily for a day.

12. Bowel Movement
v) I tend to have constipation and can go a day or two without a bowel movement.
p) I am regular and sometimes stools are loose (tend to get diarrhea).
k) I have no problem. I wake up to go to the bathroom.

13. Voice
v) My voice tends to be weak or hoarse.
p) I have a strong voice, I may get loud sometimes.
k) My voice is deep, has good tone.

14. Emotions
v) I am a born worrier, I often feel anxious and nervous.
p) If things don’t happen my way, I feel irritable and angry.
k) I am a happy person, very caring and loving.

15. Weather Preference
v) I love warm and humid weather.
p) I enjoy cool weather, I dislike a warm climate.

k) I like warm but dry weather.


16. Sweating
v) I sweat little but not much.
p) I sweat profusely and it might have an unpleasant odour.
k) I never sweat, unless working very hard.

17. Memory
v) I remember quickly and forget quickly.
p) I remember what I want to remember and grasp early and usually do not forget.
k) It takes me a while to remember, but once I do I never forget.

18. Actions
v) I tend to be spontaneous.
p) I am a list maker. Unless I plan, I don’t do anything.
k) I don’t like to plan, I prefer to follow others. Slow and steady.

19. Stamina
v) I like to do things in spurts and I get tired very easily.
p) I have medium stamina.
k) I can work long hours and maintain good stamina.

20. Mind
v) My mind gets restless easily (it starts racing).
p) I get impatient easily.
k) It takes a lot to make me mad. I usually feel very calm.

21. Decision Making
v) I change my mind more often and will take time to make a decision.
p) I can make a decision easily and stick with it.
k) I want others to make the decisions.

22. Personality
v) “can I change my mind”?
p) “it’s my way or the highway”
k) “don’t worry be happy”

23. Sports
v) I like action.
p) I like to win.
k) I like to have fun.

24. Health Problems
v) My symptoms are mainly pain, constipation, anxiety and depression.

p) I often get skin infections, fevers, heart burn, hypertension.

k) I tend to get allergies, congestion, weight gain and digestive problems.

25. Hobbies
v) I like art (drawing, painting, dance) and travel.
p) I like sports, politics, and things that get my adrenaline pumping.
k) I like nature, gardening, reading, and knitting.

Total up your v’s, p’s and k’s and see which dosha(s) are dominant in you !!
Curious and genuinely interested people can contact for the cause of Health.

Vaidya - DEEPAK SHIRUDE
AAROGYA NIKETAN
Bapushree, 9/1, Sane Guruji Colony,
Behind collector bunglow,
JALGAON, M.S., India.425002
09423488753

Spirituality and Stress Relief

In India, psychological problems\ diseases are comparatively less. Spirituality or even blind faith in spirituality sometimes may be the reason behind it. If you know the history, you will admit that the spiritual philosophy of Lord Buddha is also an outcome of stress, what he felt in the earlier days of his life.


Taking the path less traveled by exploring your spirituality can lead to a clearer life purpose, better personal relationships and enhanced stress management skills.

Some stress relief tools are very tangible: exercising more, eating healthy foods and talking with friends.
A less tangible —  but no less useful — way to find stress relief is through spirituality.

What is spirituality?
Spirituality has many definitions, but at its core spirituality helps to give our lives context. It's not necessarily connected to a specific belief system or even religious worship. Instead, it arises from your connection with yourself and with others, the development of your personal value system, and your search for meaning in life.
For many, spirituality takes the form of religious observance, prayer, meditation or a belief in a higher power. For others, it can be found in nature, music, art or a secular community. Spirituality is different for everyone.

How can spirituality help with stress relief?
Spirituality has many benefits for stress relief and overall mental health. It can help you:

• Feel a sense of purpose. Cultivating your spirituality may help uncover what's most meaningful in your life. By clarifying what's most important, you can focus less on the unimportant things and eliminate stress.
• Connect to the world. The more you feel you have a purpose in the world, the less solitary you feel — even when you're alone. This can lead to a valuable inner peace during difficult times.
• Release control. When you feel part of a greater whole, you realize that you aren't responsible for everything that happens in life. You can share the burden of tough times as well as the joys of life's blessings with those around you.
• Expand your support network. Whether you find spirituality in a church, mosque or synagogue, in your family, or in walks with a friend through nature, this sharing of spiritual expression can help build relationships.
• Lead a healthier life. People who consider themselves spiritual appear to be better able to cope with stress and heal from illness or addiction faster.

Discovering your spirituality
Uncovering your spirituality may take some self-discovery. Here are some questions to ask yourself to discover what experiences and values define you:

• What are your important relationships?
• What do you most value in your life?
• What people give you a sense of community?
• What inspires you and gives you hope?
• What brings you joy?
• What are your proudest achievements?

The answers to such questions help you identify the most important people and experiences in your life. With this information, you can focus your search for spirituality on the relationships and activities in life that have helped define you as a person and those that continue to inspire your personal growth.

Cultivating your spirituality
Spirituality also involves getting in touch with your inner self. A key component is self-reflection. Try these tips:

• Try prayer, meditation and relaxation techniques to help focus your thoughts and find peace of mind.
• Keep a journal to help you express your feelings and record your progress.
• Seek out a trusted adviser or friend who can help you discover what's important to you in life. Others may have insights that you haven't yet discovered.
• Read inspirational stories or essays to help you evaluate different philosophies of life.
• Talk to others whose spiritual lives you admire. Ask questions to learn how they found their way to a fulfilling spiritual life.

Nurturing your relationships
Spirituality is also nurtured by your relationships with others. Realizing this, it's essential to foster relationships with the people who are important to you. This can lead to a deepened sense of your place in life and in the greater good.

• Make relationships with friends and family a priority. Give more than you receive.
• See the good in people and in yourself. Accept others are they are, without judgment.
• Contribute to your community by volunteering.

Pursuing a spiritual life
Staying connected to your inner spirit and the lives of those around you can enhance your quality of life, both mentally and physically. Your personal concept of spirituality may change with your age and life experiences, but it always forms the basis of your well-being, helps you cope with stressors large and small, and affirms your purpose in life.

 Wish you a Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body.

Vaidya - DEEPAK SHIRUDE
AAROGYA NIKETAN
Bapushree, 9/1, Sane Guruji Colony,
Behind collector bunglow,
JALGAON, M.S., India.425002